My new addiction: 98c ACT platinum
Printed From: Tippmann Paintball
Category: Tippmann Paintball
Forum Name: Marker Gallery
Forum Description: Show us your guns!
URL: http://www.tippmannsports.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=182486
Printed Date: 12 July 2025 at 2:52am
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.04 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: My new addiction: 98c ACT platinum
Posted By: Chefsp0t
Subject: My new addiction: 98c ACT platinum
Date Posted: 23 July 2009 at 10:18pm
|
I am relatively new to paintball and I have always used a 98 custom when I rented from fields so I figured it is time to buy one. I bought this Tippmann 98 custom platinum with anti chop technology and I have been modifying it for the past week. There is a vast improvement in the feel of the gun since day one. The response trigger is awesome and it works great with the double trigger kit. The fore grip is also great because it really helped to change the balance of the gun while also giving me more of a hand hold.   Parts installed: Tippmann double trigger kit Tippmann response trigger kit Dead on aluminum fore grip Parts in transit to my house: 16" smart parts linear barrel in dust black Pure energy 20oz co2 tank Trinity ASA adapter with gauge Tippmann custom pro drop forward Dead on rocket cock 2 JCS black point rear velocity adjuster Smart parts pro touch .45 grip Black |
Replies:
Posted By: JohnnyCanuck
Date Posted: 24 July 2009 at 2:25am
|
looks good, check out the cyclone feeder instead of an electric one as another option, and another barrel besides the linear, lapco maybe.
------------- Imagine there’s a picture of your favourite thing here. |
Posted By: Chefsp0t
Date Posted: 24 July 2009 at 2:34am
|
The cyclone feed is a good system. I might have to look into that a little more. I just wasn't sure how it compares dollar for dollar to electric hoppers. I've heard good things about the smart parts linear barrels and I didn't want to spend big $$ on a barrel right off the bat. If I upgrade again I will most likely get a flatline. |
Posted By: sinisterNorth
Date Posted: 24 July 2009 at 5:22am
|
Sounds like a good plan, however I would have recommended going with a 12-14" JJ Ceramic. Nice start though. ------------- Pumpker'd; (V.) When a pump player runs up and shoots you at point blank range because you thought 20bps made you good. |
Posted By: oldpbnoob
Date Posted: 24 July 2009 at 9:10am
|
Keep the stock powertube and bolt. No reason to change them. I have/had a SP progressive barrel and I liked it as well. Only thing about the J&J that I prefered a bit was the ability to shoot through paint breaks. It seemed better at self cleaning. Cylclones are nice and have a nice low profile if you use an X7 hopper, but with an electric, you do have the option of using it on another marker if you decide to change/upgrade. As for the feed elbow, I have not had one break yet. If you are concerned buy a couple of extras, they are only a couple of dollars. |
Posted By: Chefsp0t
Date Posted: 24 July 2009 at 2:46pm
|
Thanks for the responses guys. You are helping me a lot. I want to get the upgraded x7 system. If I buy a complete kit for the a5 will it bolt right onto my 98c? Tippmannparts.com has an x7 cyclone feed system listed for the 98 that's selling for $83. I sent them an email asking what it included in the kit. I guess the other option would be to buy the regular 98c cyclone system but then I will have to upgrade all the parts to x7 or better for a lot more money in the long run. The 98c with upgraded x7 parts is going to cost me almost $130 and I won't be using many of the stock parts at all. Any suggestions or links to what I need to buy would be greatly appreciated. |
Posted By: TinMan
Date Posted: 24 July 2009 at 6:07pm
|
The A-5 kit will not bolt onto your 98. You would need the 98 adapter for the cyclone.
IMO I would stay with the 98 cyclone setup. It's good up to 15 BPS. As far as I know the
only difference is the X7 cyclone has a vented piston housing. Unless it's changed since mine.
You have a solid setup there, have fun with it.
 |
Posted By: Chefsp0t
Date Posted: 24 July 2009 at 7:46pm
|
Thanks guys. I guess the cyclone system is the next thing on the list. |
Posted By: frankied3
Date Posted: 27 July 2009 at 11:03pm
| ya def get the cyclone i have it on my 98c platinum with the r/t and it works great,fired over 2000 balls and not one break |
Posted By: Chefsp0t
Date Posted: 27 July 2009 at 11:16pm
|
Cool man. I will buy it as the next upgrade then. Tippmannparts.com sells a cyclone kit that comes with all the upgraded x7 stuff so I will most likely be buying that. http://www.tippmannparts.com/Tippmann-Sports-X7-Cyclone-Feed-System-98-p/8428.htm - http://www.tippmannparts.com/Tippmann-Sports-X7-Cyclone-Feed-System-98-p/8428.htm The gun is looking awesome! I'll have to wait until there is sunlight to shoot it.  |
Posted By: $uperm@n_708
Date Posted: 28 July 2009 at 4:42pm
|
u may also want to consider using HPA. its cleaner, and wont freeze ur gun like CO2.
------------- 98 Custom Pro Platinum Response Trigger DOP Rocket Cock 2 Lapco Bigshot 12" w/Apex Tip Tippmann Triumph Hopper HPA 90/4500 Polished Internals |